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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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World Kindness Day: make the world better through voluntary work
Thanks to an innovative app, finding volunteering opportunities across Edinburgh and the Lothians is now easier than ever
NEWS 12 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Glasgow Council on Alcohol becomes Murray’s Initiative 
Charity marks 60 years of supporting healthier lives with name change
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Half a million awarded to south of Scotland community groups
The 35 organisations successfully applied to round four of the Community Led Local Development Fund
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Charities given guidance on how to deal with the rise of far-right hate
It looks at whether charities need to investigate security measures – and how these can be funded
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Community groups urged not to be caught out by costs in building ownership deals
Lawyers say charities and community organisations need to look closer at bigger picture costs and financial planning to keep projects on track
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance appoints four new trustees
Richard Cockbain, Alastair Gibson, David Goodacre and Melissa Hope have joined
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Organisations call on the next government to keep a promise to Scotland’s children
Over 30 groups have joined forces ahead of May’s election
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Peer support brings suicide prevention initiative to Shetland
Work will be done by Scottish Recovery Network, Voluntary Action Shetland, NHS Shetland and local organisations
NEWS 11 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Party leaders must meet public demand over eradicating child poverty
Save The Children polling shows the issue is of vital importance to voters ahead of next year's Holyrood election
NEWS 10 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
Borders tenants set to benefit from warmer, more energy-efficient homes through new collaboration
Changeworks and three housing associations have teamed up
NEWS 10 November 2025 by Niall Christie
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

Read it here
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